Jun saw the return of the annual Royal Cornwall Show, just outside Wadebridge, which received an attendance of 117,447 people across the three days of the event.
Reflecting on the numbers and the show in general, show secretary Chris Riddle commented: “We are delighted to see that the attendance for this year is once again a very strong one, and just shy of our 120,000 target. We are all too aware of how tough it has been for many households over the last couple of years, so to still see the show being supported by local people in this way is tremendous. I know it means a lot to the traders at the show and the families that compete here.
“The success of the show would not be possible without the support of those that visit, compete and trade at the show, as well as all those that help make the event happen, including our contractors, staff and judges and stewards.”
The show this year included the JCB Dancing Diggers with a choreographed performance and the Cornwall Airport Newquay Shetland Pony Grand National. Music and entertainment were also buzzing through the avenues, with multiple live sound stages and walking entertainment across the showground.
In the Livestock and Equine sections, many winners and champions were crowned. Supreme Beef Animal went to the British Limousin Foxhillfarm Titan, exhibited by Mrs M Cormack, and Supreme Dairy Animal went to Mr M Davis exhibiting his Jersey Rivermead Verdi Pixie.
In the Sheep section, the Supreme Championship was won by Mr & Mrs Alford with their British Charollais Ewe.
The Pig Supreme was won by SJS Loveless and their Large White Portbredy Houri, and The Queen Elizabeth II Perpetual Challenge Cup for the Best Light Horse in Show went to the Large Riding Horse, Rio For Ever, owned by Miss Lauren Baker.
The 2025 Royal Cornwall Show will take place on the 5, 6 and 7 June.
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